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Paul Coverdell: “I think there has been great discussion in this 105th Congress, I say to my colleague from Minnesota, about a bipartisan…”

On the recordApril 29, 1997
I think there has been great discussion in this 105th Congress, I say to my colleague from Minnesota, about a bipartisan effort. That does require a give and take. Right now, it would appear that in several quadrants that is difficult to achieve. I have served in the legislative body an extended period of time, and I think what the Senator points to is always the laudable goal and what all of its Members should reach for. I am sure the Senator from Minnesota will agree. I am not surprised that, from time to time, very powerful interests and emotions cause these kinds of strenuous areas. I commend the Senator for being attentive to the needs of his State. It is exactly what he should be doing. I have been there myself. I hope that as we move through the week, the resolution of the issue which he addresses can be accorded. I appreciate the interest in the legislation.
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Paul Coverdell
Georgia
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Discussing the challenges of achieving bipartisan efforts in Congress.

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